Historical Significance of Nankana Sahib City

Nankana Sahib is a sacred place for the Sikh community as it is the birthplace of Bab Guru Nanak Sahib, the founder of Sikh religion. Guru Nanak was born on 15th April, 1469 at Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib. Guru Nanak died on 22nd September, 1539. For more than 500 years the city of Nankana Sahib has been pilgrim spot for thousands of Sikhs who visit each year.